Originally Posted by
svergin
I think this represents the basic problem. You don't understand that having more bid weightings REDUCES the solvers work. There would not be as much iteration with more bid weightings. Its not # of bid groups X # of trips that determines the possible combinations. The only reason we have multiple bid groups is because of the LACK of bid weightings. If you don't believe me read where ALPA proposed adding 2 weighting groups H+++ and L--- to take the total to 9 instead of 7.
The only reason I can think of why so many people don't understand that this specific PBS is terrible are because either they think all PBS systems will be difficult so why change when they have already have learned this one, or because they don't understand how it works.
We should let seniority determine lines, not bidding skill and/or limited weighting choices.
I think many people don't truly understand the why's of PBS and it's priorities. It does abrogate seniority, and we as a group don't demand a better system, so in a way, it's our own fault our system sucks.
Many people are lazy when it comes to change. We need to get off the pot and make a better system a priority.